GURDEV CHAND vs STATE OF PUNJAB

CWP-PIL-67-2026 -1- 116 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL-67-2026 Date of decision : 14.05.2026 Gurdev Chand …….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Present: Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Chanchal K. Singla, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab (arguing counsel) and Ms. Kavita Joshi, Advocate, for the respondents – State of Punjab. Mr. Arun Khurmi, Advocate, for respondent No.6. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) 1. This PIL has been filed challenging inquiry reports dated 26.02.2024 (Annexure P-3); and 10.06.2025 (Annexure P-5) conducted by DSP, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab; and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Urban Development, Bathinda, respectively. 2. In sum and substance, prayer of the petitioner is for registration of a cognizable offence on complaint made by the petitioner, which led to conduction of aforesaid inquiry. NAROTAM DASS 2026.05.15 10:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-PIL-67-2026 -2- 3. It is settled law by the Five Judge Constitution Bench of the Apex Court [Please see :